dyab
everyday
The devil is dyab in Haitian Creole. Satan is also used, mainly in religious talk.
Meaning: the Devil, evil spirit in religion (noun)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| dyab | everyday |
| Satan | religious |
The word dyab also appears in everyday speech, but Satan sounds more religious.
Did you know?
- The Creole dyab comes from French diable.
Examples in context
- Li pè dyab la.He is afraid of the devil.
- Yo pale de Satan nan legliz.They talk about Satan in church.
Example conversation
Rose and her grandmother talk after church.
- RosePasè a te pale de dyab la.The pastor talked about the devil.
- GrannWi, li te pale de Satan tou.Yes, he talked about Satan too.
- RoseLi te di nou pa dwe pè.He told us we should not be afraid.
